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SB55 FPG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,873 mi
Last recorded123,873 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 FPG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 123,873 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 123,871 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 104,553 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 83,330 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 62,089 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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SB55 FPG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB55 FPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SB55 FPG registered?

SB55 FPG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is SB55 FPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB55 FPG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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